Anaesthetist jobs in Australia
Anaesthetist jobs provide specialist medical care managing anaesthesia and pain relief during surgical and medical procedures across Australian hospitals. These highly skilled roles suit qualified specialists at consultant and registrar level.
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Specialist Anaesthetist
Healthcare & Medical
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Casual positions for Anaesthetists.Hourly rate between $166.89 per hour to $216.66 per hour (Dependent on experience, as per the EBA) + super + Salary Packaging At the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne (RDHM) we know our team is key to delivering better oral health.
Consultant Anaesthetist
Healthcare & Medical / Other
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We are seeking dedicated Senior Staff Specialist and Staff Specialist Anaesthetists to join the expanding team at a major hospital, part of Queensland Health.
Locum Consultant Anaesthetist - North QLD
Healthcare & Medical / Other
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Looking for a long-term locum opportunity in Far North Queensland?
Consultant/Specialist Anaesthetist - Tropical Northern Australia
Healthcare & Medical / Other
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Consultant/Specialist Anaesthetist – Tropical Northern Australia Salary package up to AU$617,000, dependent on experience Full-time and fractional appointments available Six weeks’ annual leave | Relocation assistance | Exceptional lifestyle IMG Anaesthetists who have been assessed by ANZCA as substantially comparable will be consideredThis is an outstanding opportunity to work as a Consultant/Specialist Anaesthetist in one of Australia’s most adventurous, culturally diverse and clinically rewarding regions.
NNSWLHD - Visiting Medical Officer General Practitioner/Rural Generalist Anaesthetist - Grafton Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
Healthcare & Medical / Medical Imaging
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Are you ready for a change to Clarence Health Service?
Project Manager
Information & Communication Technology
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About usThe Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) incorporating the Faculty of Pain Medicine, is an internationally recognised specialist medical education institution responsible for the training, examinations, specialist qualification, and continuing professional development of all anaesthetists and pain medicine specialists in Australia and New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaesthetists assess patients, administer anaesthesia during surgical and medical procedures, and manage pain relief and patient monitoring throughout treatment. The role requires close coordination with surgical and nursing teams.
Becoming an anaesthetist requires completing a medical degree, internship and specialist training through the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. This pathway typically takes several years beyond initial medical qualification.
Anaesthetists work in public and private hospitals, day surgery centres and specialist medical practices. Locum opportunities are also common, particularly in regional and rural areas.
Many anaesthetists progress from registrar to consultant roles, with some pursuing subspecialty training in areas such as paediatric or cardiac anaesthesia. Leadership roles such as department head are also available with experience.


